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THE LAST DAYS

TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:1.

 “Now the Spirit speaks expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.

The Spirit of God is speaking expressly, clearly, and specifically. The question is: Are you hearing clearly?

One of the unmistakable warnings about the last days is that many will abandon the faith. This departure from faith will not always be dramatic or sudden; sometimes it begins subtly, - a compromise here, a neglected prayer life there, a gradual tolerance for falsehood and so on.

 *To ignore what the Spirit is saying is to place yourself at a spiritual disadvantage point.* When God warns, it is not to frighten you but to prepare and preserve you.

The first caution here is against abandoning your faith. Faith is not passive; it must be guarded and nurtured.

The Bible tells us in Jude 1:3 to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” 'Contending' implies efforts, vigilance, and intentional defense.

Again, in 1 Timothy 6:12 we are exhorted to
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life…” The essence of your fight is so you can lay hold on eternal life, never lose sight of that.

Good fight of faith is a fight,  not against people, but against deception, doubt, distractions, and spiritual complacency.

 *If you are not alert, what you carry can slowly slip from your grasp.* 

The second warning is against following deceitful spirits. Make no mistake, deception is real, subtle, and widespread. Not every voice that sounds spiritual is from God.

Not every teaching that is popular is truth or worth listening to. Discernment is crucial in these times.

There is no better time to heed the advice of Apostle John than now. It says,  *Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.* 1John 4:1.

 *BIBLE READING:* 

1 Timothy 4:1-6.
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 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father, in a world filled with deception and compromise, open my spiritual eyes and sharpen my discernment. Help me to hear your Spirit clearly and obey promptly in Jesus name.

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